Development of the world’s third largest oil supply is proceeding rapidly. It already represents a $3.5 billion annual paycheck to the Canadian government and 75,000 immediate jobs.

But many are aghast at the project, which is also the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas in Canada.

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It arguably takes more energy to extract from oil sands than is produced. Then there’s the destruction of wilderness and thousands of miles of pipelines. But hey, if it makes a buck then screw everything else.